Fall 2022
Theotokos dance goes totally in for togas
By Catriona Fahey Staff Writer The J.C. William’s Center atrium looked like an ancient Greek forum during the Theotoga Dance Party hosted by the women’s household Theotokos on Sept. 10 at 9 p.m. For the theme of the dance, household members and visitors took inspiration from the household’s name, changing “Theotokos” to “The Toga” for […]
Sex in “The Big Bang Theory”
By Samantha Apanasewicz Pop Culture Columnist Let’s start the semester off with a big bang, shall we? Pun intended. “The Big Bang Theory,” the most popular CBS network sitcom, recently entered my peripheral vision over the summer. Most widely available to stream on HBO Max, “The Big Bang Theory” was, and still is “the longest-running […]
Households encouraged in spiritual life at Household Life Mass
By Lauren Hunter Staff Writer The Rev. Rufino Corona, TOR, encouraged household members to bring each other to heaven at the fall 2022 Household Life Mass at 4:45 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 9, in Finnegan Fieldhouse. The Fieldhouse was tightly packed, with almost every seat in the building filled. Brothers and sisters from the different […]
Student government kicks off school year
By Chris Davis Staff Writer Franciscan University Student Government (FUSG) voted to support funding for the Franciscan University Musical Theatre Troupe (FUMTT) and its newest production, “Beauty and the Beast” at FUSG’s weekly meeting Wednesday at 11 a.m. After several inquiries about FUSG’s ability to provide the type of funding requested, the bill received full […]
Student Knights of Columbus council undergoes radical revival
By Chris Dacanay Editor-in-Chief Grand Knight Thomas Payeur-Manley was adorned with his Knights of Columbus regalia. He systematically displayed each one his decorative items and explained their meaning. Flourishing the engraved sword attached to his hip, he said, “This sword is actually an heirloom in my family, this belonged to my great-grandfather Arsène, … and […]
Household Olympics
By Estelle Mandeville Staff Writer Regina Angelorum Household won the women’s half of the Household Olympics for the 10th year in a row on Saturday, September 3, on the Intramural Field. Ad Majorem Dei Gloriam Household took gold for the men’s side. To start the games, the Rev. Dave Pivonka, TOR, rode down the road […]
Dean of admissions reveals fun facts about largest incoming class
By Chris Dacanay Editor-in-Chief Mark Hanrahan stood on stage in the Finnegan Fieldhouse on Aug. 25 at 8 p.m. He was facing a crowd composed of students new and old, parents and university faculty. After having been introduced as the dean of admissions, Hanrahan addressed the crowd and began his speech for the Franciscan University […]